Oh my...amazing...beautiful...all that is holy!  I am totally speechless.  That was one of the most moving chapters I have ever read!  The ending - wow!  The dialogue - I read it multiple times!!  It was so heartfelt, in character - it was gorgeous!  I cannot say enough about it.  It was absolutely breath-taking. 

I loved the points where he just rested himself into her - her neck and her side.  I loved the close initmacy you explored here.  Lovely!

And on a side note, I loved that you had Bella healing Edward - I liked that.  Her taking care of HIM is such a fresh, rare idea that it's just wonderful to read - great insights. 

I'm so incredibly speechless here.  Really.  It's like you carved out this entire new perspective and insight into what I was subconsciously thinking while reading Eclipse.  I was furious with Bella the whole time!  And now - even with fan fic writers - so many people belittle Edward and punish him so much with over-wrought amounts of angst when they never realize Bella did something TERRIBLE to him in return.  Nobody (that I know of) has ever addressed this.  She was so heartless and clueless. 

I know you give her reasons greater insight here and it does itself credit, but I still rage towards Bella that she acted the way she did.  In fact your paragraph about her admiting how much she told Edward how to behave and then demanded things from him that were painful - could not have said it better myself.

Seriously, after reading this last chapter, I'm reflecting on their relationship in canon and now thinking they have some serious messed up problems if they never addressed these points - because Bella certainly doesn't appear to make a great deal of effort towards making amends and Edward never confesses what he felt.  Problems.

This is a better view of what they should have said to each other.  And exactly what she should have done with the damn bracelet :)

Jeesie - Wonderful chapter as usual.

I have to tell you that since reading your Atlas Shrugged - it has somewhat changed my perceptions of all other fan fiction pieces.  So many times I just want to scream to other authors - "Go read Atlas Shrugged!" - then maybe you'll get a clue how you should HONESTLY treat Edward and not keep bringing him so much additional pain through Bella. 

Honestly - fan fiction writers could learn so much from your handling of their basic natures.  I've become so disgusted lately with AU New Moon pieces lately where people just keep tilting and playing the love triangle on and on without any regard for Edward's character.  You are the only one who really gets it!

I loved it!  nice to see this side of Edward :)  You usually dont see him going to this extreme to help Bella with close family/friends.  And it wasn't "extreme" - bad word choice on my part.  But he went out on a limb - and he did it well! :)

Hehehehe.  I like your description of what Bella's POV would be in your End Notes.

As always - great insight here into Jasper and Alice.  It's fun (is that the right word?) to see what was going on while Edward was away.

Now McQueen...not to add to your tremendous writing schedule or anything, but...what's going on with Cloven??  You realy left us with a major cliffhanger there...

Okay - so looking forward to Esme and Carlisle.  They are one of my favorite couples, but I've rarely anything that's done them justice (not to get you nervous or anything) :)

Great start and a very interesting idea.  Although it does seem to be a lot of vampires to be keeping track of during a story.  Anxious to see how this takes off :)

And PS - love the little moments between Edward and Bella there - well done!

I feel bad I have not kept up with your other story.  This one just really drew me in.  Sorry - I'll jump back to the other one soon.

But this one - wow!  What a fabuolus, intense plot.  I think your build up is amazing - you dont rush anything and so it's much more realistic - their beginnings of love for each other.  And I think it's hillarious how Edward doesn't understand her human tendencies - has no idea how to comfort her.  Hopefully she'll clue him in. 

Your Edward is so unique and fresh.  And that Bella is hesitant - she doesn't immediately fall in love with a "god-like" man is nice.  Looking forward to more - keep updating!!!   

It kind of baffles me how much your story has really drawn me in.  I don't usually like stories around this time period - but yours works exceptionally well.  I'm so additcted :)  I love your more confident Edward - and this new dynamic with his family is refreshing. 

And your A/N - about lemons coming.  Sigh!

I cannot believe you left us there!! Urgh....

I understand Bella's reaction to this 'cold' Edward - but it seemed like they had been coming to a closer relationship in the past few chapters.  How did it suddenly go?  Did she not feel any of that physical fire while being held in his arms?  Even the wedding kiss?  Granted - he's going to have to be gentle.

Holy long chapter!!  It totally makes up for your lengthy absence :)  You were very much missed. 

This chapter rocked!  Loved the 1:1 time with Edward and Bella.  Lemons were wonderful - even if the last one had some interruptions.  I see it all as baby steps - figure it will take time.  See you soon.

Ummmm...interesting.  Hope you keep going.